I returned to the sewing machine today after my brief sabbatical. It was nice to have a break, and now good to be back. This is the first time in four months that I have no secret sewing, no deadlines, and I can just do what I want.
Today I decided to do more on my latest quilt-as-you-go cushion top. I finished the piecing, only covering part of the cushion as I had the intention of covering the other part of the cushion with linen. Needless to say I had to complicate things.
I must remember if I ever do this again to not do the porthole part of the qayg until I have attached the curve bit. Needless to say that needed some 'adjusting' as my tear drop porthole did not end up right where I wanted it to be. And the linen is more than a bit wonky.
On the other hand it is a fairly smooth curve and that makes me smile. There was a great deal of pinning involved, maybe some colourful language as well.
Now I am pushing my luck by doing matchstick(ish) quilting and working my way out around the tear drop. Tears are sure to fall if it all goes wrong as it approaches the middle of the cushion where the linen joins the qayg.
And I leave you with this photo I had on Instagram. I thought this fussy cut was so funny. Couldn't figure out what it meant for the love of me.
@craftycalm got Google to translate it for me though. She said it means 'hang up straight out of the washer to dry nicely, if still creased wear a cardi'. Now that I understand perfectly!
Susan
I think "pushing the envelope" is the right term for what you are doing with that cushion, amazing!!
ReplyDeleteOh can't wait to see that quilting done. The translation sums up my wardrobe mantra ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks fab, i really love the matchstick quilting, and let's be honest, you curse like a sailor on the best of days! :o)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect translation to me! I love that cushion so far :)
ReplyDeleteloving the cushion. You have such an eye for color. and the translation - that's my theory too.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe we "iron" clothes and we "press" quilts? Lovely cushion project!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see this cushion!
ReplyDeleteThat's looking like an interesting cushion!
ReplyDeleteSee I do iron, but wtf is a blouse!?
Complicate things? You? Never...
ReplyDeleteLooks very interesting! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThat made me laugh. The cushion is looking good, I especially love the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThat's going to make an awesome cushion - the matchstick quilting is going to be perfect (and hopefully not result in more colourful language!!!) x
ReplyDeletestill giggling at that translation :-D
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this Susan!
ReplyDeleteLove that translation! Its what I do every time I get dressed!! Loving the cushion
ReplyDeleteYou can do it. Everytime I see you do something unconventional it turns out to be genius!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing. I love the flow of your teardrop!
ReplyDeleteAnd I relate to the ironing quip.. Ironing is ONLY for sewing!
Can't wait to see this finished - oh I think I already have - time travel is fun!
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